Field Trip: Sutter Buttes Hike -- Dean Place

Field Trip: Sutter Buttes Hike -- Dean Place

$45 Adult; $30 Youth

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Meet at Gridley McDonald's (Map)

More vigorous hiking, some elevation gain/loss More vigorous hiking, some elevation gain/loss

Description

Enjoy a three-mile walk to visit the 100-year-old Dean Place Cattle Ranch. This trip will focus primarily on birding with hopes of seeing Golden Eagles, Phainopeplas, and Rufous-crowned Sparrows, so bring binoculars along with lunch and water.No early departures on this trip. Be aware that you will be driving another 12-15 miles to the hike's starting point from the meeting place in Gridley. This trip is also offered on Friday.

Field Trip Leader

Laura Lush

Laura Lush is a life-long Yuba-Sutter resident, artist, retired high school teacher, nature enthusiast, and avid birder. She has been active with Middle Mountain Interpretive Hikes for over 20 years as guide, board member, and charter hike coordinator. Sharing the wonder of the Sutter Buttes is one of her favorite activities, whether it's looking for birds, flowers, or just enjoying the day with hikers.

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